Milwaukee to Long Beach (MKE–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
1,744 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 45m COLWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 53m AAWN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 5h 55m UAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
MDW Chicago 6h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 6h 31m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
BNA Nashville 6h 45m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 47m DLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
DAL Dallas 7h 35m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach flights
SEA Seattle 7h 59m AS → ASWN Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach flights
EWR Newark ~9h 2m UA → DL Newark (EWR) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,744 mi 3h 39m nonstop -2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and LGB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MKE Routes LGB Routes MKE Live Flights LGB Live Flights MKE Delays LGB Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
LAS ~5h 45m PHX ~5h 53m DEN ~5h 55m MDW ~6h 25m AUS ~6h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
360
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKE → LGB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric MKE→LGB ORD→LGB RFD→LGB
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 39m 4h 40m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Long Beach flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Long Beach flights · Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,744 mi / 2,807 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

MKE–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,744 mi / 2,807 km
Flight time3h 39m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take about 3h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,744 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from LGB to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, RFD and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MKE to LGB

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to LGB is about 3 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,744 miles (2,807 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Chicago (MDW).